Rugby

Libbok starts for Springboks decider

September 26, 2024 5:50 am

[Source: AP News]

Fly-half Manie Libbok was a surprise choice as South Africa made nine changes for a Rugby Championship title decider against Argentina in Mbombela on Saturday.

The final round showdown will see lock Eben Etzebeth win a record 128th Springboks cap, overtaking fellow forward Victor Matfield.

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Libbok and Etzebeth are promoted after coming off the bench last Saturday when South Africa lost 29-28 to Argentina after a thriller in Santiago del Estero.

The other changes include three in the backline with wing Cheslin Kolbe, centre Damian de Allende and scrum-half Jaden Hendrikse chosen.

Captain Siya Kolisi, who will play with a fractured nose, fellow flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit, prop Frans Malherbe and hooker Bongi Mbonambi are recalled to the pack.